02/07/1987 - 01/30/1988 Finished
Kikou Senki Dragonar (機甲戦記ドラグナー)
Also known as: Metal Armor Dragonar
A.D. 2087 - the United Lunar Empire Giganos wages war on the Earth Federation Military to take control of the planet and establish a "rebirth" of the human race. During an invasion of a colony by Giganos' forces, three civilian men stumble upon a trio of top-secret Metal Armor units called "Dragonars" and pilot them to combat the enemy forces.
48
Total episodes
48
Canon episodes
0
Filler episodes
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Canon episodes · 48 Filler episodes · 0
Every season
Seasons and sequels
Single Season
Currently, Kikou Senki Dragonar has no sequels, prequels, or registered spin-offs. This is the complete story available at the moment.
What to watch, what to skip
Watch order: filler vs canon
You're in luck! Kikou Senki Dragonar doesn't have a single filler episode: all 48 episodes are canon. It's a faithful adaptation of the original manga, so you can enjoy it from first to last without skipping anything or checking any list of expendable episodes.
The 48 episodes of Kikou Senki Dragonar aired in 1987–1988 and follow the story's chronological order. There are no transition episodes, no needless recaps, no arcs invented by the studio: every chapter advances the main plot and develops the characters just as the source material does.
In short, the watch order for Kikou Senki Dragonar is as simple as it gets: start at episode 1 and keep going to episode 48 without detours. If you came looking for which Kikou Senki Dragonar episodes are filler so you could skip them, the answer is that there aren't any.
Episode by episode
Complete guide by season
48 Episodes
| # | Episodes | Aired | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Day of Fire02/07/1987 | 02/07/1987 | Canon |
| 2 | Battle in the Ruins02/14/1987 | 02/14/1987 | Canon |
| 3 | The Blue Eagle of Giganos02/21/1987 | 02/21/1987 | Canon |
| 4 | The Men's Battlefield02/28/1987 | 02/28/1987 | Canon |
| 5 | Battle of Promise03/07/1987 | 03/07/1987 | Canon |
| 6 | Training for Warriors03/14/1987 | 03/14/1987 | Canon |
| 7 | Goodbye Japther03/21/1987 | 03/21/1987 | Canon |
| 8 | Battle: Retrieve Prisoners [Part One]03/28/1987 | 03/28/1987 | Canon |
| 9 | Battle: Retrieve Prisoners [Part Two]04/11/1987 | 04/11/1987 | Canon |
| 10 | Intense Battle04/18/1987 | 04/18/1987 | Canon |
| 11 | Land of Feverish Hope04/25/1987 | 04/25/1987 | Canon |
| 12 | To Each Their Own Path05/02/1987 | 05/02/1987 | Canon |
| 13 | Countdown to Mass Driver05/09/1987 | 05/09/1987 | Canon |
| 14 | A New Journey05/23/1987 | 05/23/1987 | Canon |
| 15 | Dragonar's Close Shave05/30/1987 | 05/30/1987 | Canon |
| 16 | Trap of the Replenishment Base06/06/1987 | 06/06/1987 | Canon |
| 17 | Destruction Grant06/13/1987 | 06/13/1987 | Canon |
| 18 | The Blue Eagle's Suprise Attack06/20/1987 | 06/20/1987 | Canon |
| 19 | Flight Weapon D (Dragonar)06/27/1987 | 06/27/1987 | Canon |
| 20 | Meeting Again on the Ocean07/04/1987 | 07/04/1987 | Canon |
| 21 | Enemy MA (Metal Armor) Capture Maneuvers07/11/1987 | 07/11/1987 | Canon |
| 22 | Giganos Fortress Destruction Order07/18/1987 | 07/18/1987 | Canon |
| 23 | Confrontation with Maio Plato07/25/1987 | 07/25/1987 | Canon |
| 24 | Large Shanghai Flight08/01/1987 | 08/01/1987 | Canon |
| 25 | D-Weapon Re-Planning08/08/1987 | 08/08/1987 | Canon |
| 26 | Fear of Gun Jiem08/15/1987 | 08/15/1987 | Canon |
| 27 | Seeing! Dragonar Guerrilla Warfare Party08/22/1987 | 08/22/1987 | Canon |
| 28 | The Threatening Viper Unit08/29/1987 | 08/29/1987 | Canon |
| 29 | Disappearance! Rescue Linda09/05/1987 | 09/05/1987 | Canon |
| 30 | Necessary Shooting! Chain Saw Attack09/12/1987 | 09/12/1987 | Canon |
| 31 | Assassins from the Moon09/19/1987 | 09/19/1987 | Canon |
| 32 | Sniper of Vengeance09/26/1987 | 09/26/1987 | Canon |
| 33 | Betrayal of Giganos10/03/1987 | 10/03/1987 | Canon |
| 34 | Close Attack! Earth Spider Maneuvers10/10/1987 | 10/10/1987 | Canon |
| 35 | Fear! Infinite Movement Gun10/17/1987 | 10/17/1987 | Canon |
| 36 | Super Attack! Gun Jiem's Anger10/24/1987 | 10/24/1987 | Canon |
| 37 | Overthrow! Viper Seiryuu sword11/07/1987 | 11/07/1987 | Canon |
| 38 | Appearance! Ultimate MA (Metal Armor)11/14/1987 | 11/14/1987 | Canon |
| 39 | Heroic! Gun Jiem's Last Moments11/21/1987 | 11/21/1987 | Canon |
| 40 | Cunning! Major Haidel Nekken11/28/1987 | 11/28/1987 | Canon |
| 41 | Revival! Blue Eagle of Giganos12/05/1987 | 12/05/1987 | Canon |
| 42 | Move! Giganos' Invincible Fortress12/12/1987 | 12/12/1987 | Canon |
| 43 | Decision! Enormous Fortress Attack Order12/19/1987 | 12/19/1987 | Canon |
| 44 | Heartless! Dragonar vs. Dragonar12/26/1987 | 12/26/1987 | Canon |
| 45 | Special Attack! Blue Eagle's Vengeance01/09/1988 | 01/09/1988 | Canon |
| 46 | Break In! Rescue Aoi Wakaba01/16/1988 | 01/16/1988 | Canon |
| 47 | Pressing Hard! Captain Min's Pursuit01/23/1988 | 01/23/1988 | Canon |
| 48 | The Universal (Heavenly) Victory01/30/1988 | 01/30/1988 | Canon |
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Common questions
Frequently asked questions
How many seasons does Kikou Senki Dragonar have?
Kikou Senki Dragonar has a total of 1 season. The series is completed. Each season is divided into multiple episodes with stories that advance the main plot of the anime.
How many episodes does Kikou Senki Dragonar have?
In total, Kikou Senki Dragonar has 48 episodes in its only season. You can consult the complete episodes table to see the breakdown by season.
What is the best order to watch Kikou Senki Dragonar?
It is recommended to watch Kikou Senki Dragonar in chronological broadcast order. This means starting from season 1 and continuing sequentially to the last season. Check our watch order guide which includes information about filler vs canon episodes for an optimal experience.
Where can I watch Kikou Senki Dragonar online?
Kikou Senki Dragonar is available on various legal streaming platforms. Check the platforms section at the top of this page to see where it's currently available. Options may vary depending on your geographic region.
Is Kikou Senki Dragonar a complete anime?
Yes, Kikou Senki Dragonar is a completed anime. All seasons have already aired and you can enjoy the series in its entirety without waiting for new episodes.
How much filler does Kikou Senki Dragonar have?
No, Kikou Senki Dragonar does not have filler episodes. All its episodes are canon and faithfully follow the original manga story, so you can watch all episodes without worrying about skipping anything.
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